News

Licensing and Commissioning Service for Lay Ministry

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:30

Licensing and Commissioning Service for Lay Ministry

On Saturday 12^th October a small group of us went to Winc...

Bridge Day a success!

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:00

Below is a letter from the Churchwarden of All Saints Church, St Leonards and St Ives:

All S...

Ringwood Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival 2019

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 7 Oct 2019 09:00

Christmas Tree Festival 2019

Decorate and display your Christmas Tree at the Parish Church!...

This Harvest we support Tool Aid

Published on Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:00

This year Harvest Festival takes place across the Benefice on Sunday 6th October (With the exception of Harbridge which in line with the service pattern fell on Sunday 22nd September...

Our Vision Video is now live

Published on Wed, 2 Oct 2019 10:06

It's here! Watch our Vision Video and "Discover Life, Make a Difference"

Ride and Stride 2019, a message of thanks

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 2 Oct 2019 00:00

Historic Churches Ride and Stride

Again this year the whole Benefice took part in Ride and Stride, on bike, car, horse or on foot, and each Church wel...

Family Camp Saturday Day Tickets available

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:40

Why not join us at Family Camp on Saturday? There is plenty to do whilst keeping the family relaxed and together....

Family Camp 2019 programme announced!

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 09:56

We are excited to share the Family Camp 2019 programme with you, as you can see below there is plenty to do whilst keeping the family relaxed and together....

Sign up to make the web a more positive place

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 2 Jul 2019 09:10

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called for people to “put the truth out” on social media as he visited Facebook's UK headquarters yesterday....

Family Camp 2019

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:58

We are delighted to announce that tickets to this years Family Camp are available to buy online now!...

All the fun of the Summer Fair!

Published on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:44

Last Saturday, despite the rain All SaintsChurch, St Leonards and St Ives hosted the annual Summer Fairand it was a great success with £1,500 raised! Great fun was had by all. ...

Benefice Mission Action Plan Survey now online

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 14 May 2019 13:32

Please help us - A message from Reverend Matthew Trick

As part of the Benefice Mission Action Planning Process, thePCC hav...

Christian Aid Big Brekkie at Ringwood Parish Church Sat 18th May 2019

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 9 May 2019 14:00

Christian Aid Big Brekkie at Ringwood Parish Church

Are you ready to change the world over breakfast? On Saturday 18th May we w...

Reboot AM launch!

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 8 May 2019 14:21

Youth ministry every 2nd and 4th Sunday

We are hiring!

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 6 May 2019 15:03

Parish Administrator

Part-time permanent post, Salary: £5,460pa plus pension.

Ringwood Benefice...

Praise received for Ride & Stride 2018

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 3 May 2019 13:55

We are delighted to have received a letter from Joan Appleyard the Chairman of the Hampshire & the Islands Historic Churches Trust to mark the ...

Danery Confirmation 16 June 2019

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:15

We are very happy to announce that there is a Deanery Confirmation with Bishop David planned for the 16th June 2019 at 5pm in All Saints Church, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3HS...

Easter Fake news or the Truth?

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:54

Have you ever been the victim of fake news; has anyone ever made up a story about you? Have you ever been lied about? Are you a victim of gossip? If so, how did you feel, sad, m...

Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services now online

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 8 Mar 2019 13:48

Find out what services are over happening over Lent, Holy Week and Easter by viewing them online ...

Auction of Promises Brochure now online - View and bid online!

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 7 Mar 2019 14:26

Community spirit set to boost Ringwood Church

Please click here to view the brochure online...

Thanks to Ringwood Parish with Ellingham and Harbridge for their generosity

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 4 Mar 2019 13:01

We have been asked to pass this letter of thanks on to the PCC and Congregation of The Parish of Ringwood with Ellingham and Harbridge:...

Lent Pilgrim Course 2019

Published on Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:00

LentPilgrim is the Church of England’s 2019 Lent campaign. Please click here to learn more and to sign up f...

The Friends of Ringwood Parish Church host Afternoon Tea

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 5 Feb 2019 09:15

Despite a smattering of snow, about fifty “Friends” gathered at Greyfriars on 1st February to hear an enchanting talk by Alice May about the time she came home to find her h...

Swift boxes to be installed in Ringwood Church Tower

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:55

LastSaturday Kevin and Emma Mc Nally our Tower Captain met with members ofHampshire Swifts to discuss the exciting prospect of installing swift boxes within theTower of Ringwood...

Churches Together in Ringwood Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - 18th - 25th January

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:00

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

January 2019...

Ringwood Sleep Out currently 4th on the national leaderboard!

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:16

Now we are close to the finish of the fundraising. According to the online calculator we have £2130, plus some more donations to add ...

Ringwood Parish Church launches Audio-Visual Appeal

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:14

The Parish Church of St. Peter & St. Paul has launched an urgent and exciting Appeal to raise £20,000 to install a new audio-visual system in the Church and we need your suppor...

All the fun of the Christmas Fair

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 6 Dec 2018 10:04

On Sunday afternoon despite the bad weather, Ringwood Parish Church was lit up with fairy lights and was full of the sounds of people taking part in all the fun activities on of...

Sleepout in the rain raises thousands for homeless people

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 6 Dec 2018 09:34

As the last of Storm Diana blew through on Friday night (November 30), a group of over 40 adults and children, some as young as four, spent the night in cardboard shelters in t...

Take a look at our 2018 Christmas Services

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:09

Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ - God with us

Candlelit Carol Services ...

Join us at the Ringwood Church Parish Fair 2018

Published by Sam Swyer on Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:00

Please join us at the Ringwood Parish Church Annual Christmas Fair - This promises to be an afternoon of fun before the town Christmas lights are switched on. Look out for Chris...

Support the 2018 Sleepout Challenge

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:00

Great news! Our sponsorship page is now online so please, if you can either join the team or sponsor us all ...

All Saints Parish Church invite you to their Christmas Fayre

Published by Sam Swyer on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:16

Please join us this Saturday, 24th November for the All Saints Parish Church Christmas Fayre. Alongside the crafts and stalls there will be children's magic shows and Chris Newm...

Ringwood Parish Church progress update

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00

This week has been a busy week again at Ringwood ParishChurch in terms of the ongoing works....

Join us for the 2018 Sleepout Challenge

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:48

SleepoutChallenge 2018: 30 November

TheChurch Urban Fund is inviting communities to take part in the SleepoutChallenge to help people struggl...

All Saints Parish Church supports the Link to Hope Shoebox appeal

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 9 Nov 2018 14:02

We are delighted to have been informed that All Saints Parish Church havesupported the 2018 Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal....

Please help with the NFDC 2018 Rough Sleeper Estimates

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 7 Nov 2018 10:10

On an annual basis all Councils report on the number ofrough sleepers they have in their area. The NFDC's report will be based on thenumber of rough sleepers there are on the night ...

Silent Soldier in Ringwood Parish Churchyard

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 7 Nov 2018 09:58

Silent Silhouettes

You may have noticed an addition to our Churchyard over the past few weeks and indeed throughout the town. These Silent Silhouettes have been...

Ringwood Town Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 2 Nov 2018 09:00

11/11/18 Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 10.00am in Market Place

At 10.30am a parade will leave the Ma...

We are hiring

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:30

Vicar’s PA

Part-time (16 hours per week) permanent post, Salary: £8,700 pa plus pension. ...

Why is Ringwood Parish Church floodlit purple?

Published by Sam Swyer on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00

Why is the Parish Church floodlit purple?

If any of you have passed Ringwood Parish Church one evening this week, you may be wondering why is ...

Soul Food - Food for the body and soul

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:38

We are very excited about our brand new contemporary Harvest Service which is taking place at 6pm on Saturday 27th October at Ringwood Parish Church....

International Supper being held at All Saints Parish Church

Published by Sam Swyer on Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:00

We are very happy to inform you that Sue Nixon is hosting another of her infamous International Suppers on Friday 26th October 2018 at All Saints Parish Church, St Leonards and ...

Gill Tybjerg receives her Commission

Published on Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00

We are very happy to receive this fantastic news from Hilary Cooper - She writes;

"A few of us we...

Harvest Services 2018

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 5 Oct 2018 13:00

Please find details of our Harvest Services below;

October 7th 2018

All Saints Parish Church, Ringwood Service Road, R...

A great night with the Maasai Warriers

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:37

Yesterday evening the doors to Ringwood Parish Church were thrown open and we welcomed the Osiligi Maasai Warriors to The Benefice. What a great night was had by all. We were tr...

Ringwood Carnival 2018

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:00

The sun shone down on us all last Saturday afternoon for the annual Ringwood Carnival, which was wonderful as Ringwood Benefice took part in the afternoon parade along with hold...

Support local charity Acts 4 Sharing this Harvest 07.10.18

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:00

This Harvest Ringwood Parish have decided to support the localChristian charity Acts 4 Sharing....

Ride & Stride Update from Shirley Dewar

Published by Sam Swyer on Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:00

A huge thank you all to all the churches in the Benefice for opening your doors and welcoming visitors and offering refreshments last Saturday. ...

New Kingdom Essentials Course this autumn

Published by Sam Swyer on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:00

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a three-session Kingdom Essentials course on three consecutive Wednesday evenings this autumn. 26th September, 3rd & 10th October ...

Weekly Newsletter

Benefice Diary

21 OCT

Diddy Dunkers Soft Play

Date:

Monday, 21 October 2019 09:00 - 11:00

St John's

Donations welcome

Toddler Group with soft play, snacks, songs and stories

23 OCT

Benefice Morning Prayer and Worship

Date:

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 08:20 - 09:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Benefice morning worship and prayer meeting which is held at 8.2...

23 OCT

Market Day Coffees

Date:

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 09:00 - 11:30

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

Join us for coffee at the Parish Church every Wednesday morning.

23 OCT

Parent & Toddler Group

Date:

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 09:30 - 11:30

All Saints Church Centre

£1 per family

We meet Wednesdays during term time, 9.30-11.30am....

23 OCT

Holy Communion

Date:

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:00 - 10:30

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Market Pl, Ringwood BH24 1AW, UK

Midweek service of Holy Communion in the Church of St Peter and St Paul.

23 OCT

Information evening about Kinkiizi Mission 2021

Date:

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 19:30 - 21:00

SLSI

Ringwood Benefice Mission 2021 visit to Kinkiizi Diocese, Uganda ...

24 OCT

The Church at the Market Plays - Toddler Group

Date:

Thursday, 24 October 2019 09:15 - 11:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

Donations welcome

The Church at the Market is a friendly play session for pre-school age children and the...

24 OCT

Holy Communion

Date:

Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:00 - 10:45

All Saints Parish Church, St Ives, Ringwood

Mid-week celebration of Holy Communion with a short talk. Followed by Coffee Corner in All&n...

24 OCT

Date:

Sunday, 27 October 2019 10:30 - 11:30

Ringwood Parish Church

Being a teenager is about growing in all kinds of ways. You should choose a youth group...

27 OCT

Date:

Sunday, 27 October 2019 10:30 - 11:45

All Saints Church, St Leonards & St Ives

We’ll be celebrating Bible Sunday and thanking God for the precious gift of His word along...

27 OCT

The Four o'clock slot

Date:

Sunday, 27 October 2019 16:00 - 17:00

Ringwood Parish Church

Free

Uplifting worship and teaching, a friendly relaxed atmosphere, great people and no need...

27 OCT

Messy Church

Date:

Sunday, 27 October 2019 16:00 - 17:30

St John's Church & Hall

Donations welcome

Join us for Messy Church this week as we explore the theme of patience - Messy Church is a way of...

27 OCT

Evensong

Date:

Sunday, 27 October 2019 17:30 - 18:30

Ellingham Church

Ruth Freeman

Join us for Evensong on the fourth Sunday of every month.

28 OCT

Housegroup

Date:

Date:

Sunday, 3 November 2019 08:30 - 09:15

Ringwood Parish Church

Matthew Trick

Free

Short service of Holy Communion using traditional language with a short reflection. The...

03 NOV

Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 3 November 2019 08:30 - 09:15

All Saints Parish Church, BH24 2NS Saint Leonards, United Kingdom

Free

Short service of Holy Communion using traditional language with a short reflection. The...

03 NOV

Service of Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 3 November 2019 10:30 - 11:45

St Peter & St Paul, Ringwood

Join us for a celebration of Holy Communion with a talk that will equip you for life as...

03 NOV

Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 3 November 2019 10:30 - 11:45

All Saints Church, St Leonards & St Ives

Come and join us for our service of Holy Communion with a talk and activities for child...

03 NOV

Date:

Tuesday, 5 November 2019 14:15 - 15:15

36 College Rd, College Road 36, BH24 1NX Ringwood, United Kingdom

Anne

Free

Join the Julian Group for silent contemplative prayer in a group session....

05 NOV

Messy Church

Date:

Tuesday, 5 November 2019 15:30 - 17:15

Ringwood Parish Church

MT & Chris Newman

Join us at Ringwood Parish Church for Messy Church!

06 NOV

Benefice Morning Prayer and Worship

Date:

Wednesday, 6 November 2019 08:20 - 09:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Benefice morning worship and prayer meeting which is held at 8.2...

06 NOV

Date:

Date:

Sunday, 10 November 2019 10:45 - 11:45

St Mary and All Saints Church, Ellingham

PETER VARGESON

10 NOV

The Four o'clock slot

Date:

Sunday, 10 November 2019 16:00 - 17:00

Ringwood Parish Church

Matthew Trick & Chris Newman

Free

Uplifting worship and teaching, a friendly relaxed atmosphere, great people and no need...

10 NOV

Evensong

Date:

Sunday, 10 November 2019 18:00 - 19:00

All Saints Parish Church

Free

Service of Evening Prayer with hymns and bible readings. Includes a short talk.

11 NOV

Diddy Dunkers Soft Play

Date:

Monday, 11 November 2019 09:00 - 11:00

St John's

Donations welcome

Toddler Group with soft play, snacks, songs and stories

11 NOV

Housegroup

Date:

Monday, 11 November 2019 19:30 - 21:00

20 Forestlake Ave, Forestlake Avenue 20, BH24 1QU Ringwood, United Kingdom

Michael Anderson

Housegroup start again here, at 20 Forestlake Avenue at 7.30pm on Monday 10th June, then 24th, Ju...

13 NOV

Benefice Morning Prayer and Worship

Date:

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 08:20 - 09:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Benefice morning worship and prayer meeting which is held at 8.2...

13 NOV

Market Day Coffees

Date:

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:00 - 11:30

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

Join us for coffee at the Parish Church every Wednesday morning.

13 NOV

Parent & Toddler Group

Date:

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:30 - 11:30

All Saints Church Centre

£1 per family

We meet Wednesdays during term time, 9.30-11.30am....

13 NOV

Date:

Thursday, 14 November 2019 10:00 - 10:45

All Saints Parish Church, St Ives, Ringwood

Mid-week celebration of Holy Communion with a short talk. Followed by Coffee Corner in All&n...

14 NOV

Ringwood Carers Group

Date:

Thursday, 14 November 2019 10:00 - 12:00

Trinity Centre, 51 Christchurch Rd, Ringwood BH24 1DH, UK

Anne Osborne

Free

Ringwood Carers was started in conjunction with Churches Together, their aim is to su...

16 NOV

Beginners Guitar Club

Date:

Saturday, 16 November 2019 09:15 - 10:00

Ringwood Parish Church

Free

We welcome you to join us at Ringwood Parish Church for our beginners guitar club. Brin...

17 NOV

Date:

Sunday, 17 November 2019 10:30 - 11:30

St Paul's Church, Bisterne

Traditional service of Matins (Morning Prayer) with a short talk.

17 NOV

Matins (BCP)

Date:

Sunday, 17 November 2019 11:15 - 12:15

St Mary and All Saints Church, Ellingham

Richard Powell

17 NOV

The Four o'clock slot

Date:

Sunday, 17 November 2019 16:00 - 17:00

Ringwood Parish Church

Matthew Trick & Chris Newman

Free

Uplifting worship and teaching, a friendly relaxed atmosphere, great people and no need...

17 NOV

Informal Service of Evening Prayer

Date:

Sunday, 17 November 2019 18:00 - 19:00

All Saint's Church, St Leonards & St Ives

Informal service of evening prayer using contemporary language, with hymns and a talk. ...

18 NOV

Diddy Dunkers Soft Play

Date:

Monday, 18 November 2019 09:00 - 11:00

St John's

Donations welcome

Toddler Group with soft play, snacks, songs and stories

20 NOV

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 08:30 - 09:15

All Saints Parish Church, BH24 2NS Saint Leonards, United Kingdom

Peter Vargeson

Free

Short service of Holy Communion using traditional language with a short reflection. The...

24 NOV

Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 08:30 - 09:15

St John The Baptist, Linford Road, Poulner, Ringwood

Ian Whitham

Short service of Holy Communion (BCP) using traditional language with a short reflectio...

24 NOV

Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 09:00 - 10:00

All Saints, Harbridge

Matthew Trick

Monthly service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, with hymns, a...

24 NOV

Reboot AM

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 10:30 - 11:30

Ringwood Parish Church

Being a teenager is about growing in all kinds of ways. You should choose a youth group...

24 NOV

Service of Holy Communion

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 10:30 - 11:45

St Peter & St Paul, Ringwood

Join us for a celebration of Holy Communion with a talk that will equip you for life as...

24 NOV

Morning Worship

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 10:30 - 11:30

St John's Church, Poulner

You are warmly welcome to worship at St John's at this Service of the Word with reading...

24 NOV

Word Watchers

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 10:30 - 11:30

SPSP

Free

Join us for Word Watchers during the 10.30 service at St. Peter and St. Pauls on the 2n...

24 NOV

Date:

Sunday, 24 November 2019 17:30 - 18:30

Ellingham Church

Join us for Evensong on the fourth Sunday of every month.

25 NOV

Diddy Dunkers Soft Play

Date:

Monday, 25 November 2019 09:00 - 11:00

St John's

Donations welcome

Toddler Group with soft play, snacks, songs and stories

25 NOV

Housegroup

Date:

Monday, 25 November 2019 19:30 - 21:00

20 Forestlake Ave, Forestlake Avenue 20, BH24 1QU Ringwood, United Kingdom

Michael Anderson

Housegroup start again here, at 20 Forestlake Avenue at 7.30pm on Monday 10th June, then 24th, Ju...

27 NOV

Benefice Morning Prayer and Worship

Date:

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 08:20 - 09:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Benefice morning worship and prayer meeting which is held at 8.2...

27 NOV

Market Day Coffees

Date:

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 09:00 - 11:30

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

Join us for coffee at the Parish Church every Wednesday morning.

27 NOV

Parent & Toddler Group

Date:

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 09:30 - 11:30

All Saints Church Centre

£1 per family

We meet Wednesdays during term time, 9.30-11.30am....

27 NOV

Holy Communion

Date:

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 10:00 - 10:30

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Market Pl, Ringwood BH24 1AW, UK

Midweek service of Holy Communion in the Church of St Peter and St Paul.

28 NOV

The Church at the Market Plays - Toddler Group

Date:

Thursday, 28 November 2019 09:15 - 11:00

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Market Place, BH24 1AW Ringwood, United Kingdom

Donations welcome

The Church at the Market is a friendly play session for pre-school age children and the...

Licensing and Commissioning Service for Lay Ministry

Ringwood Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival 2019

This Harvest we support Tool Aid

Our Vision Video is now live

Ringwood Parish Church launches Audio-Visual Appeal

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